Cleotha
Cleotha is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory or famed.
Origin and history
Cleotha is a rare given name of Greek origin, derived from elements associated with glory and fame. It enjoyed moderate, occasional usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely uncommon in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
750 babies in the United States have been named Cleotha since 1880. It ranks #3926 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 85 |
| 1930-1940 | 118 |
| 1940-1950 | 155 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cleotha
- Cleotha Staples: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The majority of recorded U.S. births for Cleotha occurred in the early to middle decades of the twentieth century.
- The prefix 'Cleo-' comes from the Greek word 'kleos', meaning 'glory' or 'renown'.